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Clinton, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Feliciana Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,100 Population 401/sq mi density
$55,595 Median Income $42,280 per capita
$224,100 Home Value $215,222 Zillow
$1,017 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 252 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,595 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$224,100 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Clinton, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,595
26% below
$42,280 per capita
Home Value
$224,100
21% below
Zillow: $215,222
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
13% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
83% below
252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.7%
12% above
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
79%
Rent
87%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clinton residents earn a median household income of $55,595 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,280. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clinton is $224,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,222. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Clinton reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 252/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

37.7% of adults in Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clinton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population1,100
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,595
Per Capita$42,280
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110

Housing

A
Home Value$224,100
Rent$1,017
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$215,222
Housing Units748
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property252/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary126/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation224 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute53 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Clinton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.